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3-5.Driving when it is cold
Preparing for cold weather
Carry out the necessary prepara-
tions and inspections before driving
the vehicle in cold weather. Always
drive the vehicle in a manner
appropriate to the prevailing
weather conditions.
Necessary inspection items
Use fluids that are appropriate to
the prevailing outside temperatures.
• Power control unit coolant
• Heater coolant
• Washer fluid
Have a service technician inspect
the condition of the 12-volt battery.
Mounting winter tires
Have the vehicle fitted with four winter
tires.
Ensure that all tires are the specified
size and brand.
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when
winter tires are mounted to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to loss of con-
trol of the vehicle.
Use tires of the specified size.
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Maintain the recommended level of air
pressure.
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Do not drive in excess of 75 mph (120
km/h), regardless of the type of winter
tires mounted.
3-5. Driving when it is cold
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When using winter tires, mount them
to all four wheels.
NOTICE
When having winter tires repaired or
replaced, contact your Lexus dealer or a
legitimate tire retailer.
This is because the removal and mount-
ing of winter tires affects the operation of
the tire pressure warning valves and
transmitters.
When using tire chains
Install the tire chains to the front two
*
tires.
Make sure to use tire chains which
match the tire size.
*
: Tire chains cannot be mounted on
20-inch tires.
Observe the following precautions when
installing, removing, and handling tire
chains:
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Install and remove tire chains in a safe
location.
Install tire chains to the front tires only.
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Do not install tire chains to the rear tires.
Install tire chains following the instruc-
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tions provided with the tire chains.
Install tire chains to the front tires as
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tightly as possible. Retighten the chains
after driving 1/4 - 1/2 mile (0.5 - 1.0 km).
WARNING
Observe the following precautions when
tire chains are installed to the vehicle.
Failure to do so may lead to the vehicle
not being able to be driven safely.
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